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Hello all,
First of all I appreciate there are loads of threads of possible not genuine reasons i.e. stolen phones and so forth. However I do have a good reason and would be happy to discuss the reasons via PM only.
I need to bypass a "pattern too many times" issue - I was looking to talk to the handset via ADB but USB Debugging is not active. Can this be forced?
I am yet to try the bug with "username email" with password "null".
Equally if you know the answer but want to keep it off the boards - again PM me.
triran said:
Hello all,
First of all I appreciate there are loads of threads of possible not genuine reasons i.e. stolen phones and so forth. However I do have a good reason and would be happy to discuss the reasons via PM only.
I need to bypass a "pattern too many times" issue - I was looking to talk to the handset via ADB but USB Debugging is not active. Can this be forced?
I am yet to try the bug with "username email" with password "null".
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I do not fully understand your explanation, anyhow what I get is that you want to have USB Debugging enabled by default after a reboot.
If my assumption is correct, you just need to edit your build.prop in the /system directory by changing the the specific parameter "persist.service.usb.setting=1" instead of "0".
Anyhow such thing need to be rather posted into the Questions and answer part of the forum.
The handset is locked out due to a pattern being used too many times incorrectly.
I need to remove the pattern and google access without losing data. I understand the best way is to talk to the handset over ADB but USB Debugging is not active so I wanted to know if there was a way of forcing the handset.
The reason I said to PM is that I know some people wont help as they thing that the poster does not have the correct intensions. I however have.
Re-reading your post - to edit the build.prop I assume can only be done if the handset is rooted?
triran said:
Re-reading your post - to edit the build.prop I assume can only be done if the handset is rooted?
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yes, you're right. This only possible at rooted devices since the /system is r/o by default and it needs to be mount r/w for this change. Anyhow you need the access to /system either by terminal or by root explorer.
solar666 said:
yes, you're right. This only possible at rooted devices since the /system is r/o by default and it needs to be mount r/w for this change. Anyhow you need the access to /system either by terminal or by root explorer.
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Wouldn't flashing a custom kernel in odin get round that?
Ibanez33 said:
Wouldn't flashing a custom kernel in odin get round that?
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With a custom Kernel you can enter in CWM (clockwork mod). CWM has ADB access. Simple.
Ibanez33 said:
Wouldn't flashing a custom kernel in odin get round that?
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As I said, I have not catched completely the aim of his question.
Anyhow, there is no more feedback and either it is enough or otherwise will start again questioning ...
I have a SGS which has been blocked with "Pattern been entered too many times" and therefore its asking for GMail details which are not known. So I was going down the route of trying to activate ADB so I can extract the data stored on the device first - I can not wipe the user data. I am trying to do this in a forensic manner guys. Sorry I kept that detail to myself - I must stress this phone is not stolen.
I am a forensic analyst and this is a wee bit beyond our usual remit.
If you are what you claim to be then, what you seek to do should be child's play to you, you should also have a high enough IQ to realise this sort of thing goes in Q&A not Dev.
The needed solution has already been given to you.
To be quite honest anyone can claim its for legit reasons, dont mean a thing really does it.
If it is for legit reasons then get hold of the OWNER and get them to unlock it!
Vorbeth said:
If you are what you claim to be then, what you seek to do should be child's play to you, you should also have a high enough IQ to realise this sort of thing goes in Q&A not Dev.
The needed solution has already been given to you.
To be quite honest anyone can claim its for legit reasons, dont mean a thing really does it.
If it is for legit reasons then get hold of the OWNER and get them to unlock it!
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That my friend was the reason I didnt want to say what I am trying to do. There is no need for your rudeness on the matter. This was a question for developers as ADB is usually used in developing is it not?
Having an high IQ means nothing - I was asking the developing community for help not to do my job for me.
The OWNER is the one in question therefore is not going to give me the bloody answer.
So thank you for your objection.
triran said:
That my friend was the reason I didnt want to say what I am trying to do. There is no need for your rudeness on the matter. This was a question for developers as ADB is usually used in developing is it not?
Having an high IQ means nothing - I was asking the developing community for help not to do my job for me.
The OWNER is the one in question therefore is not going to give me the bloody answer.
So thank you for your objection.
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As you see, this has moved to Q&A as it has nothing to do with development and is a question needing an answer.
To show no offence was meant.
Flash a custom kernel, one with clockwork mod included, you can then get full access to all files on the device, either via adb or doing a nandroid backup and then pulling the files to a PC for you to do as you wish with.
I've tried various things, but sadly without any result.
The thing is: the phone is rooted (x8 of course) superuser grants root permission, but various programs (root uninstaller for me) tolds me, that the phone isn't rooted, try with google.
I will be happy, if anyone can help me how to achive the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
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Ken-Shi_Kun said:
I've tried various things, but sadly without any result.
The thing is: the phone is rooted (x8 of course) superuser grants root permission, but various programs (root uninstaller for me) tolds me, that the phone isn't rooted, try with google.
I will be happy, if anyone can help me how to achive the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
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Maybe u should try unrooting and rooting again..make sure when apps ask for superuser confirmation,,,,,accept it ...if still not working...PM me
Hit thanks if helped.
Akdrose said:
Maybe u should try unrooting and rooting again..make sure when apps ask for superuser confirmation,,,,,accept it ...if still not working...PM me
Hit thanks if helped.
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Y U posting in 2 year old threads? ???:banghead:
wanna thank xda? here
Akdrose, its good to see that you are trying to help around instaid of making useless off topic posts but replying to 2 years old threads its useless as well. Think about it, the original poster didn't revive his own thread for some reasons, either he solved his problem or he doesnt need the solution anymore.(i doubt they still have their x8)
Furthermore by reviving old threads the new ones that need solution are droping below these threads.
From now on, please check the dates before posting to a thread.
Okay so, since I'm sort of new, I wanted to ask a few questions:
1. Is it possible to root xperia x8 with manufacturing date 11w48? At least at 95% chance. I'm a bit scared of the bricking part...
2. If it is possible, what kind of "ROM" (if I understood correctly) should I get?
3. If I get hard bricked/soft bricked what's the chance my phone will be still usable.
That's about it. Please don't rage at me for "OMG USE SEARCH BUTTON" type of thing.
I have tried doing it but no results found. Just threads and posts of people updating their.. ROMs I gues? Correct me if I typed anything wrong there.
But yeah, help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Jetboard said:
Okay so, since I'm sort of new, I wanted to ask a few questions:
1. Is it possible to root xperia x8 with manufacturing date 11w48? At least at 95% chance. I'm a bit scared of the bricking part...
2. If it is possible, what kind of "ROM" (if I understood correctly) should I get?
3. If I get hard bricked/soft bricked what's the chance my phone will be still usable.
That's about it. Please don't rage at me for "OMG USE SEARCH BUTTON" type of thing.
I have tried doing it but no results found. Just threads and posts of people updating their.. ROMs I gues? Correct me if I typed anything wrong there.
But yeah, help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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1. You can safely root your x8 regardless of when it is manufactured, you will not brick it
2. You have 11w48 so it is very risky to unlock your bootloader, i suggest you flash ROMS that is for stock
3. If you get soft bricked you can flash the stock firmware back using flashtool or SEUS, if it is a hard brick, you need to go to the nearest Service center or use a JTAG
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Thanks a whole bunch. I thought I cannot root because of my manufacturer date. But what is a flash ROM tho?
Jetboard said:
Thanks a whole bunch. I thought I cannot root because of my manufacturer date. But what is a flash ROM tho?
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you can root your phone. but you can't unlock bl.
when you root your phone, you cam install cwm recovery. simply dl a rom for stock kernel and go to recovery and install(flash) the rom. remember to check the instructions first.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
All what I found until today was that if I cannot unlock BL I cannot install CWM recovery.
Maybe it is related to model - mine is Sony Xperia J. Y2012.
There is no fastboot available.
Am I wrong, can I have CWM, nandroid backup etc on stock ROM as only such one I may flash ?
F308 said:
All what I found until today was that if I cannot unlock BL I cannot install CWM recovery.
Maybe it is related to model - mine is Sony Xperia J. Y2012.
There is no fastboot available.
Am I wrong, can I have CWM, nandroid backup etc on stock ROM as only such one I may flash ?
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this is for x8. not sure how it works on J. but yeah we don't havt fastboot either. but we can install cwm even with a locked bl. again that's for se x8.
edit: my advice is go to your phone's subforum. you'll get your answers there.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
Thank you. I understand that lot of things is device dependent but thought there are non-breakable rules, like gravity,
and what is possible to do under certain circumstances was one of them.
Need walk through XDA forum once more, maybe there is a hope.
F308 said:
Thank you. I understand that lot of things is device dependent but thought there are non-breakable rules, like gravity,
and what is possible to do under certain circumstances was one of them.
Need walk through XDA forum once more, maybe there is a hope.
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there probably are a few unbreakable rules, but not being familiar with your device i can't guarantee that it's safe or it would work.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
Despite lot of reading I still am missing knowledge.
Question is:
What is fastboot ?
I found more than one definition of it and compiled into my own.
1.
Of course fastboot.exe is Windows binary (part of flashtool pack) which does certain type of work.
This is not what we are interested in.
2.
I concluded that:
- fastboot is one of modes into what android device can wake up. Just like linux can boot in different ways or Windows into single mode.
- this feature is encoded into boot.img, it is not separate android application.
- boot.img will work only with related kernel.img. They are like love and marriage (which is like horse and carriage - Bundy's).
- Sony sometimes disables stock boot.img to boot into this mode then without replacing boot .img it is impossible.
More comments ?
Fastboot is protocol used to update the flash filesystem in Android devices from a host over USB. It allows flashing of unsigned partition images.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
Okay, I got one more last question. Is this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906195&nocache=1 okay to use for rooting? I'm still trying to find the LATEST safe ones =/ I wonder if this one is okay.
Um, I tried that one it didn't work. It said some stuff are missing, then it exited randomly etc.. Can someone give me a link or a short/long guide which I can use that's latest? I do have some X8 drivers in a .zip file but no idea how to install them. Thanks in advance.
Jetboard said:
Okay, I got one more last question. Is this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906195&nocache=1 okay to use for rooting? I'm still trying to find the LATEST safe ones =/ I wonder if this one is good.
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I rooted mine with this
Means its safe
Sent from my X8
Having few issues with the SuperOneClick thing... It sometimes randomly exits, tells me that some stuff are missing etc. Any help? =/
Basically my phone is stuck on the GT-N7000 Samsung Logo screen.
Would love if somebody could make my day and tell me how I can restore my phone with it's pictures.
I know this is not as simple as it sounds but I have read a thread that explains something about non-wiping ROMs / upgrade ROMs? Is this true?
Notes:
I have a stock ROM (I bought the phone via Amazon Germany though).
Never tried to place another ROM onto phone.
I cannot go into recovery mode.
I am able to go into download mode.
I have heard of this ODIN but not familiar.
Heeelp!
This is a good thread to learn about odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
nokiamodeln91 said:
This is a good thread to learn about odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
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501 pages to the thread don't suppose you know anything about upgrade ROM's?
Makkand said:
501 pages to the thread don't suppose you know anything about upgrade ROM's?
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If you do not want to listen and do not want to read yourself (at least the first few posts with the tutorials) then why do you cry for help?
And answer in such an idiotic behavior?
Don't you think that it is this way of ignorance that is resulted in your "bricked" device?
ThaiDai said:
If you do not want to listen and do not want to read yourself (at least the first few posts with the tutorials) then why do you cry for help?
And answer in such an idiotic behavior?
Don't you think that it is this way of ignorance that is resulted in your "bricked" device?
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Are you kidding me!? You're honestly a senior member? Calling my response idiotic is probably a little ironic. Let me explain why...
Firstly, I'm not going to waste too much of my time replying to you but my concern was that during the 501 pages of the thread something may changed from the start, I can't be sure how accurate the first posts are, which I feel is a valid point 1.
As for the bricked device, the phone became bricked itself due to no fault of my own, other people have experienced the same thing, I have avoided popping ROM's onto the phone to avoid voiding my warranty, I did not tamper with anything, this is valid point 2.
If you have nothing positive to contribute to this thread please refrain from adding any further comments, or take a chill pill and use a little empathy senior member.
I should also add that:
- I eeked at the 501 pages - I was not being condescending.
- I believe that there is a difference between ROM's that completely flash the whole memory and upgrade ROM's that will retain, hence why I asked the question, about 'upgrade' ROM's.
If you want to pull the pictures from the phone internal memory you can use a pc program called adb.exe, but you need to be in download mode.
Makkand said:
Are you kidding me!? You're honestly a senior member? Calling my response idiotic is probably a little ironic. Let me explain why...
Firstly, I'm not going to waste too much of my time replying to you but my concern was that during the 501 pages of the thread something may changed from the start, I can't be sure how accurate the first posts are, which I feel is a valid point 1.
As for the bricked device, the phone became bricked itself due to no fault of my own, other people have experienced the same thing, I have avoided popping ROM's onto the phone to avoid voiding my warranty, I did not tamper with anything, this is valid point 2.
If you have nothing positive to contribute to this thread please refrain from adding any further comments, or take a chill pill and use a little empathy senior member.
I should also add that:
- I eeked at the 501 pages - I was not being condescending.
- I believe that there is a difference between ROM's that completely flash the whole memory and upgrade ROM's that will retain, hence why I asked the question, about 'upgrade' ROM's.
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Except he is right. This has been discussed. You're method is to read that thread. This is a website (or at least is supposed to be) for users that are willing to read the guides people have slaved to create
Everything you need to know is there.
And absent hardware failure, a phone doesn't brick itself.
Read dr.ketan thread on how to flash a stock ROM via PC Odin from download mode. The guide is current. This is the only answer you will receive here.
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Except he is right. This has been discussed. You're method is to read that thread. This is a website (or at least is supposed to be) for users that are willing to read the guides people have slaved to create
Everything you need to know is there.
And absent hardware failure, a phone doesn't brick itself.
Read dr.ketan thread on how to flash a stock ROM via PC Odin from download mode. The guide is current. This is the only answer you will receive here.
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Thai and AndroidSlave are right, if they are harsh they are being truthful and trying to help. Cherish their advice, the answer is there, lets not fight please.
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rangercaptain said:
If you want to pull the pictures from the phone internal memory you can use a pc program called adb.exe, but you need to be in download mode.
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Thanks Ranger Captain! Much appreciated. I'll look into this!
The expert on adb.exe is a user nemed studacris. I think it would be ok to PM him and get the specifics of the command.
Roughly, connect the phone to the pc in download mode, open a command window, navigate to your adb directory, type adb device to confirm the connection, then type adb pull \directory name\all files /directory on pc and the files will transfer from the internal phone memory to your pc.
AndroidSlave said:
Except he is right. This has been discussed. You're method is to read that thread. This is a website (or at least is supposed to be) for users that are willing to read the guides people have slaved to create
Everything you need to know is there.
And absent hardware failure, a phone doesn't brick itself.
Read dr.ketan thread on how to flash a stock ROM via PC Odin from download mode. The guide is current. This is the only answer you will receive here.
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When you come across a 501 page thread and say the answer is there and current for people who are willing to read there is a bit of a problem here.
I was hoping a tech Guru on here who is familiar with my problem could help summarise key points relevant to my problem.
I am willing to concede after some of you have eluded to much of the information is in the first few pages. Thank you.
As for bricking - there has been corruption of what seems to be the firmware, which not is of the question, what point are you making? If you read a few other threads, others have experienced similar issues with attempting to update their ROM's.
baz77 said:
Thai and AndroidSlave are right, if they are harsh they are being truthful and trying to help. Cherish their advice, the answer is there, lets not fight please.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Sorry Tapatalk you have not taken my view into consideration at all. But I appreciate your intervention.
rangercaptain said:
The expert on adb.exe is a user nemed studacris. I think it would be ok to PM him and get the specifics of the command.
Roughly, connect the phone to the pc in download mode, open a command window, navigate to your adb directory, type adb device to confirm the connection, then type adb pull \directory name\all files /directory on pc and the files will transfer from the internal phone memory to your pc.
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You are the man!! Thank you kindly!
Makkand said:
When you come across a 501 page thread and say the answer is there and current for people who are willing to read there is a bit of a problem here.
I was hoping a tech Guru on here who is familiar with my problem could help summarise key points relevant to my problem.
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Hey man. All you need to do is read the first post of dr.ketan's thread. Good luck. If flashing a stock ROM via PC Odin doesn't work, per the isnstructions on that thread, I will personally be more than glad to help. But that IS your first step.
There is nothing to summarize. Follow the procedure in that thread OP. You don't have to read ANY of the thread except the guide. If it doesn't help you get up and running, feel free to PM me or post here. But when someone tells you to read a thread you must realize they are probably referring to the Original Post. If you are told to search (xda users rule #1), then that is a different story. For example, if you said 'how do I Use an OTG cable', I would say 'search this thread for the keyword otg'. Nevertheless, that is not the case here. There is a specific guide in the OP of that thread that describes what your first step to fix your device should be. Once that has been exhausted, please feel free to ask for further guidance.
Take care and good luck.
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Hey man. All you need to do is read the first post of dr.ketan's thread. Good luck. If flashing a stock ROM via PC Odin doesn't work, per the isnstructions on that thread, I will personally be more than glad to help. But that IS your first step.
There is nothing to summarize. Follow the procedure in that thread OP. You don't have to read ANY of the thread except the guide. If it doesn't help you get up and running, feel free to PM me or post here. But when someone tells you to read a thread you must realize they are probably referring to the Original Post. If you are told to search (xda users rule #1), then that is a different story. For example, if you said 'how do I Use an OTG cable', I would say 'search this thread for the keyword otg'. Nevertheless, that is not the case here. There is a specific guide in the OP of that thread that describes what your first step to fix your device should be. Once that has been exhausted, please feel free to ask for further guidance.
Take care and good luck.
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That was a meaningful considered response and appreciated, thank you.
Makkand said:
That was a meaningful considered response and appreciated, thank you.
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did you solve your problem?
AndroidSlave said:
did you solve your problem?
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I have seen that this is something that I need to sit down and concentrate on however I have not had a spare moment. I will have a crack at over the next few days and feedback in...most likely I will have more questions but watch this space!
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did you solve your problem?
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I was reading. There is something not quite clear. Although the thread tells you a lot about how to do something, it doesn't say what it does or what it's for.
I've downloaded the software but further threads highlight that data may still be deleted.
Would you mind advising of how the thread can ensure that my data will not be deleted?
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I was reading. There is something not quite clear. Although the thread tells you a lot about how to do something, it doesn't say what it does or what it's for.
I've downloaded the software but further threads highlight that data may still be deleted.
Would you mind advising of how the thread can ensure that my data will not be deleted?
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Which data you refer to?
Question: is your data nor backed up via Google?
As for SD card data, like photos, is that what you're talking about?
Like the title states, I'm totally noob to rooting, but my mi device's been running out of storage lately and I don't plan to buy a new phone in the near future. So guess I'll just root my device so as to be able to transfer apps to the sd card, besides I don't like the miui interface, so root seems inevitable. But I don't have much knowledge on all this, what are the basics I need to keep in mind, so I don't end up ruining my device. Any help, youtube video will be greatly appreciated, please help me.
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Like the title states, I'm totally noob to rooting, but my mi device's been running out of storage lately and I don't plan to buy a new phone in the near future. So guess I'll just root my device so as to be able to transfer apps to the sd card, besides I don't like the miui interface, so root seems inevitable. But I don't have much knowledge on all this, what are the basics I need to keep in mind, so I don't end up ruining my device. Any help, youtube video will be greatly appreciated, please help me.
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Just follow the root threads instructions without experimenting on the first try. you'll be fine
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Just follow the root threads instructions without experimenting on the first try. you'll be fine
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Can you please share the link to the thread?
here is the basic steps i used:
1-first of all u have to unlock bootloader (all data will be wiped) http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
1.5 -check for sure u have unlocked the bootloader (fastboot oem device-info)
2-later install a recovery https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-4a/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-0-0-xiaomi-redmi-4a-t3576024
3-you can flash a custom rom,gapps,etc (optional).im not sure but if you want to stay in the stock rom u have to flash something to disable dm-encryption
4-after that the device can be rooted (search for magisk in google)
p.s.:im not responsable for what happens,check for help if you are not sure